Subtract 14/25 from 6/3
1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 14/25
6/3 - 14/25 is 36/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
6/3 = 6 × 25/3 × 25 = 150/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
14/25 = 14 × 3/25 × 3 = 42/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/75 - 42/75 = 150 - 42/75 = 108/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/25
- In mixed form: 111/25
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